DIY Divorce Connecticut: What Should I have in my parenting plan?

divorce May 10, 2023

Here is a quick list of issues to think about when creating a parenting plan (custody agreement) in Connecticut.

Parenting Plan Checklist: Legal Custody

Medical Decisions: Emergency and routine decision-making, notification, legal consent.
Education: School districts, lessons, tutoring, special needs, college.
Religion: Religious education, observance, traditions.
Access to Information and People: Educational and medical records, passports and birth certificates, doctors, etc.
Discipline: Day-to-day discipline, rules for behavior now and in the future.
Renegotiation: Periodic review of plan, creating a living document, relocation.
Conflict Resolution: Settling future disputes.
Romantic Relationships: Introducing or exposing child(ren) to new romantic partners.
Parental Behavior: No disparaging comments, children as messenger. Discussion about divorce or other parent in front of child(ren).
Penalties: Consequence for non-compliance.

Parenting Plan Checklist: Physical Custody

Calendar: Children’s living arrangement for a typical week or month.
Transitions: The who/when/where of pick-ups.
Holidays: Secular and religious holidays including all time off from school.
Vacations: Arranging for international travel passports.
Parental Relocation: Restrictions and notice before moving.
Extended Family & Friends: Access to the children.
Periodic Changes: Planning for known developmental changes in child(ren) and unplanned changes in child(ren)’s life.
Childcare: Including right of first refusal.
Communication: Phone calls, emails, Our Family Wizard software between visits.

Agreement Checklist

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